Flight Test Functional Development Engineer

Job Title: Flight Test Functional Development Engineer

Working Pattern: Onsite

Working Location: Savannah, GA

An exciting opportunity for a Flight Test Functional Development Engineer, working hand-in-hand with the Airframer, has arisen. As the Flight Test Functional Development Engineer, you will own and deliver Mission Readiness of all Powerplant Functional and Control System aspects for the installed RR Integrated Power Plant Systems (IPPS’s) on a daily basis. You will support the Airframer Flight Test program execution and Powerplant Control System Integration Test including support of validation and verification tasks (V&V), planning and execution of Engine Control System configurational changes, delivery and analysis of test data and reporting to RR programs. You must be open to traveling up to 10% of the time domestically and internationally.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive.

Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

What you will be doing:

• Manage all activities required to maintain a mission-ready Powerplant Control System, including Engine Monitoring System and software download in flight test and production.
• Represent Rolls-Royce Functional Development Engineering in front of our RR NA customers and within the Rolls-Royce Flight Test Team in Savannah (Georgia US).
• Take ownership of all aspects of the Functional Development and Powerplant Control System, including integration testing, communication and liaise with customers, company specialists, Engine Control System (component) suppliers and project management.
• Analyze and interpret flight test data to support events investigation / Problem Reporting as well as support design, verification and validation activities globally. This includes data trawling and reporting.
• Configure, administrate and operate Engine Monitoring System (EMS) on aircraft and at airframer rigs in order to support verification of Powerplant Control System requirements in the Flight Test and on Hardware in the Loop Rigs at the customer.
• Support Functional Development activities for other programs in different test locations.
• Drive innovation by developing and improving existing tools and processes that can be applied by the local and global FT community.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2+ years of experience, OR
• Master's degree in Engineering, OR
• PhD in Engineering
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in the field of System design, Engine control and operation as well as Powerplant integration
• Previous experience in system test, verification and validation.
• Analytical, programming, modelling, and simulation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork and stakeholder management skills, demonstrating the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, project, shop floor) and provide support in customer-facing technical briefings and status updates.
• Proficiency in the ability to convey complex technical information clearly, in written reports (e.g., test reports, failure reports) and verbal presentations (e.g., customer meetings, project discussions).
• Proficient in MS Office.

What we offer:

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

Closing date: July 30, 2026

Validation and Verification28 Jul 2026; 00:07$98,566 - $160,169-AnnuallySavannah, GA

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.